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I think this type of message is counterproductive, like some of the other posters have hinted. But then, I have the advantage of living in a rural area where random break-ins by strangers are nearly unheard of, IF the house is believed to be occupied. Here's a better idea, especially for senior citizens, like my elderly mother-in-law who lives alone. I gave her a pair of size 14 shoes to place beside her back porch door. The imagined a$$ kicking from them is a much more real threat than some showy, overpriced yard sign.

I don't blame homeowners for wanting to convey the message that a criminal might face some retribution beyond a 911 call that in many areas of this country would be too late. Just think of a way to be discreet with that message.

Sonofspam

Handsome Member

posted: Nov. 27, 2012 @ 6:10a

dwbdave said: Here's a better idea, especially for senior citizens, like my elderly mother-in-law who lives alone. I gave her a pair of size 14 shoes to place beside her back porch door. The imagined a$$ kicking from them is a much more real threat than some showy, overpriced yard sign.Well hellz yeah! Any elderly mother-in-law that wears size 14 shoes is not an elderly woman I want to meet in a dark alley.

dwbdave said: I don't blame homeowners for wanting to convey the message that a criminal might face some retribution beyond a 911 call that in many areas of this country would be too late. Just think of a more way to be discreet with that message.Is this one discreet enough?

If you posted that sign, and I was your neighbor, I would totally mess with your stuff.

cleek

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 27, 2012 @ 8:26a

A friend who lived in a bad part of town just but up two silhouette targets with the head & upper body perforated by a couple magazines of .45. One on the back storm door and one on the front. Both of his neighbors had break in's. but he never had any issues. Just lucky I guess...

If you posted that sign, and I was your neighbor, I would totally mess with your stuff.So vandalism and destruction of personal property would be actions you approve of, and would even carry out yourself? Criminal acts on and against your neighbor's property? Are you familiar with Castle Doctrine?

Very well, thanks for the warning. If I had such a neighbor, they would need to answer one question: "Can you run faster than 1,250 feet per second?"

noapathy said: LMAO at this thread - everyone's a bada$$ on the interwebs. It's all fun and games on the intertubes, but in real life you don't want to go around like you're some bada$$, John Wayneing your way through stores as you do your Christmas shopping. That just draws unwanted attention to yourself, and someone looking for trouble might get the wrong idea. Since you never know what dangers are around and what someone might be thinking, there is a system of situational awareness conditions that, with training, become second nature.

Here is a link on the different levels and what they mean, but it's not something anyone can just read on a website and figure they can just try it out. It does take training and experience.

If you posted that sign, and I was your neighbor, I would totally mess with your stuff.

you would mess with my stuff ......once

umcsom

Ancient Member

posted: Nov. 27, 2012 @ 9:32a

Sonofspam said: noapathy said: LMAO at this thread - everyone's a bada$$ on the interwebs. It's all fun and games on the intertubes, but in real life you don't want to go around like you're some bada$$, John Wayneing your way through stores as you do your Christmas shopping. That just draws unwanted attention to yourself, and someone looking for trouble might get the wrong idea. Since you never know what dangers are around and what someone might be thinking, there is a system of situational awareness conditions that, with training, become second nature.

Here is a link on the different levels and what they mean, but it's not something anyone can just read on a website and figure they can just try it out. It does take training and experience.

umcsom said: Did I see you on "small town security"?I don't even know what that is, buddy.

ScooberDiver

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 27, 2012 @ 9:40a

0AfterRebates said: Never mind the dog beware of ownerI always chuckle when I see that one because the cylinder holes are much smaller than the barrel. Still, a pretty good sign.

ScooberDiver

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 27, 2012 @ 9:45a

I just had a funny visualization. What would a bunch of Fatwallet folks look like at the range together? I'm picturing us scooping up other people's used cases for reloads. Asking the owner if we can have the metals from downrange so we can melt em down and separate the copper from lead for bullets. Swapping stories on how to get "free after rebate" ammo. Instead of Black Friday or Cyber Monday, I guess we have Post-Election Friday once every four years? LOL!

...and showing off our homemade mods (to save money)that we have done on our guns. Who wants to pay for a cheekrest on the budget bolt-action? A little bit of memory foam and some Saran/Cling wrap!

tracfancier

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 27, 2012 @ 9:55a

A few spent 12 gauge shell outside the back door delivers a good message.

ScooberDiver said: 0AfterRebates said: Never mind the dog beware of ownerI always chuckle when I see that one because the cylinder holes are much smaller than the barrel. Still, a pretty good sign.

2 reasons for the disparity:First - Actual depth perception difference. Since the business end of the barrel is actually closer to the viewer, diameter is bigger.Second - Anytime you are STARING at the business end of a pistol pointed at your face, the only thing you see is a manhole-sized dark hole!!! As a matter of fact, if the timing is right, most people can't describe abything OTHER than the caliber of the pistol... as in "It was HUGE man!!!"

Markfaafp

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 27, 2012 @ 10:29a

ganjagadget said: ParkRoad22 said: I bought one of these signs last year, someone stole it.

Buy another and booby trap it by electrifying it with a 20 AMP dedicated circuit or with a bear trap

Buy another and booby trap it by electrifying it with a 20 AMP dedicated circuit or with a bear trap

Great idea, but then the crook will sue you!!!!!

or the parents of the eight year old boy that you kill will demand that you be tried for murder and be given the death penalty

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scubasteve

Handsome Member

posted: Nov. 27, 2012 @ 5:11p

Technologist said: ScooberDiver said: 0AfterRebates said: Never mind the dog beware of ownerI always chuckle when I see that one because the cylinder holes are much smaller than the barrel. Still, a pretty good sign.

2 reasons for the disparity:First - Actual depth perception difference. Since the business end of the barrel is actually closer to the viewer, diameter is bigger.Second - Anytime you are STARING at the business end of a pistol pointed at your face, the only thing you see is a manhole-sized dark hole!!! As a matter of fact, if the timing is right, most people can't describe abything OTHER than the caliber of the pistol... as in "It was HUGE man!!!"

No matter what distance you are from the barrel, the diameter IS the same.

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